Assistant Controller Jobs

Growing service industry leader in the healthcare software space based in Pomona has an immediate need for an Assistant Controller

**Company prefers candidates local to the Southern California area. **

Assistant Controller

$130K to $150K plus bonus

We are currently seeking a financial leader for our growing company as it serves the needs of our rapidly-expanding client base.

This position will be responsible for working with the day-to-day accounting activities, assisting with financial reporting, being actively involved in monthly close, coordinating year-end audit preparation, ad hoc reporting, assisting SOX compliance, and various special projects.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years public accounting firm experience and/or 5+ years corporate accounting experience. A CPA is highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

· Generate and review operating statements, compare actual results to historical trends and investigate and explain variances.

· Prepare general ledger entries as needed to ensure completeness and accuracy of the financial results for month-end close;

· Review monthly reconciliation, for accuracy and existence, on selected balance sheets accounts;

· Proactively develop financial analysis for operational initiatives, leadership requests, and other initiatives

· Support accounting team in reviewing vendor invoices for accuracy, appropriate coding and accrue when necessary;

· Manage a variety of General Ledger functions including cash, sales and use tax, property taxes;

· Ensure deadlines for month-end close and financial reporting requirements are met and all accounting and reporting activities are performed in accordance with GAAP;

· Identify areas for improvement in the monthly close process and implement process efficiencies while maintaining high level of customer service to the field;

· Interpret the specifications and information people want into deliverable projects they can easily use and understand

· Maintain and monitor applicable SOX controls including contact with operations to ensure completeness;

· Provide support to internal and external auditors as required;

· Provide US GAAP interpretation and prepare technical memorandums that document issues in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner;

· Lead a team of four to five General Ledger Accountants.

Qualified candidates must have:·

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration

· Experience in a management role leading a team

· Must have extended experience with Microsoft Excel such as ability to create and manipulate Pivot Tables, P&L Variance Bridges, etc.

· Customer Service oriented

· Excellent communication skills

· Strong computer skills are a must